List of Recipients Android KitKat HTC Devices

Credible sources reveal the list of HTC devices that will receive the latest Android version. Previous KitKat has been confirmed present in the following standard HTC dual SIM version.

Devices that have been confirmed to get Android KitKat is HTC Max, HTC Mini 601 HTC Desire, HTC Butterfly S, and the HTC Droid DNA is also listed will get a KitKat, despite just got an update of Android 4.3 Jelly Bean, as quoted PhonesReview.

The source went on to say, other than that disclosed in the above list, other HTC devices will also receive KitKat in the future, though not disclose specifics.

Are there any of your HTC device on the list?

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Root 21 SONY Android Devices with Just One Click

 

One Rooting App for Rooting 21 Devices, yep! It’s true.. So, for all those who are having the SONY smartphones, you no longer have to find out different packages for rooting the device as in the due course of this article we will be letting you know on how you can root your SONY smart device with just a click so that you can make the most out of it. Once you root the device, you will now be able to install the custom ROM firmwares along with the apps which need the Rooting Access.

1. Xperia Z (C6602 / 3): 10.1.1.A.1.253/307
2. Xperia ZL (C6502/3/6): 10.3.A.0.423
3. Xpera Tablet Z (SGP321): 10.1.1.A.1.307
4. Xperia Tablet Z (SGP311 / 2): 10.1.C.0.370
5. Xperia SP (C5302/3/6): 12.0.A.1.284
6. Xperia T (LT30p): 9.1.A.1.141/142
7. Xperia TX (LT29i): 9.1.B.1.67
8. Xperia V (LT25i): 9.1.A.1.140/142
9. Xperia S (LT26i): 6.2.B.0.211
10. Xperia SL (LT26ii): 6.2.B.0.211
11. Xperia Acro S (LT26w): 6.2.B.0.200/211
12. Xperia P (LT22i): 6.2.A.1.100
13. Xperia Go (ST27i / a): 6.2.A.1.100
14. Xperia AX (SO-01E): 9.1.C.0.473
15. Xperia Z (SO-02E): 10.1.D.0.343
16. Xperia Tablet Z (SO-03E): 10.1.E.0.265/269
17. Xperia GX (SO-04D): 7.0.D.1.137
18. Xperia A (SO-04E): 10.1.1.D.0.179
19. Xperia SX (SO-05D): 7.0.D.1.137
20. Xperia VL (SOL21): 9.1.D.0.395
21. Xperia UL (SOL22): 10.2.F.3.43

Essential Pre Requisites:

• Before rooting, it’s very important to create a backup of all the data present in your device with the help of below mentioned steps. Alternatively, you can als create the backup with the help of SONY PC Companion.

SMS – Use “SMS Backup & Restore app”,
Contacts – Sync with the Gmail application,
Call Log - Call Log and Restore
Images, Songs, Videos, Files – Copy to internal / External SD Card,
APN and MMS Settings – Note down from the path “Applications > Settings > Wireless and Network > Mobile Networks > Access Point Names”

• Enable the USB Debugging Mode in your computer from the path “Settings > Applications > Development > USB debugging”. Also, the minimum battery life should be a minimum of 40% or else there is a risk of device getting turned Off in the middle of firmware update.

Assuming that you are done with all the above mentioned steps, you can now proceed to the next steps where we have mentioned the detailed guide to root your SONY Xperia Device.

Quick Guide to Root above mentioned 21 SONY XPERIA Devices:

• Download the DooMLoRD_Easy-Rooting-Toolkit_v14_perf-event-exploit.zip package from here to your computer. Once downloaded, connect your device to the computer with the help of original Computer.

• Extract the downloaded zip package and from the extracted folder, open the root.bat file in your computer to follow the on Lcd instructions for rooting the device.

• To check on whether the device is rooted or not, you will have to Download the Root Checker app from the Google PLAY Store. Just in case if your phone is not rooted, then you need to try rooting once more by following the above mentioned procedure.

Note: If the device gets into the boot loop sequence or say gets stuck in the welcome Lcd, just re insert the battery and re follow the above instructions so as to again follow the above mentioned instructions.

Do let us know in the comments section just in case if you face any issues in the process of rooting as we will make sure that the same is addressed at the earliest.

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Essential Tips and Tricks for your Apple Devices

Essential Tips and Tricks for your Apple Device iPhone iTouch iPad 1 & 2 iPod. These tips will help in your everyday usage of any of your Apple devices.

1) Double press the home key on all devices to access the multitasking functions.

2) Hold down the power button and press the home button to take Lcdshot.

3) On third Gen iPod Touch and iPhone 3GS onwards, hold down the home button for five seconds to activate voice control.

4) Swipe to the left when on the home Lcd to bring up the spotlight search page.

5) When using Safari or watching videos double tap to zoom in and out.

6) On many applications, pinch with your thumb and index finger to zoom in and pull them apart to zoom out.

7) Getting bored listening to an album the same old way? Shake your iPhone or iPod Touch to randomly shuffle to another track.

8) When typing using the virtual keyboard, keep your fingers pressed on a letter to bring up accented or symbol versions.

9) In the inbox of the mail program, slide your finger from left to right to bring up a delete button. You can do this with videos as well.

10) Turn your device into landscape orientation to get a bigger keyboard with better spacing between the letters.

11) Brightness. Go to Settings/Brightness & Wallpaper or just to brightness and dim it down in order to save power and make your battery last longer.

12) Vibrate. Turn it off for individual apps by going to their settings Lcd or under the main settings.

13) Turn off sound effects - either from system events or in individual applications. Also playing music in the background while using another app.

14) Charge and recharge. Dont store your device with a dead battery. This affects the chemical composition. Use and fully recharge every month.

15) Multi-Tasking on iOS4. The more things you run the more power it takes. Double press the Home button to see all the apps either running or suspended. Tap and hold any until they all wiggle then tap the deleted icon to stop them.

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